Why Should I Test
Passing a test unlocks additional classes (listed below). Failing a test reveals strengths and weaknesses, so you’ll know what you need to work on. Also, it’s FUN!
Unlock the following classes by passing the Intermediate Back Flips advancement test:
- Intermediate Back Flips
How to Test
Open your ZenPlanner app and register for the test the same way you would for normal classes. Then just show up as you normally would for a class.
The Intermediate Back Flips advancement test is being administered on the following dates:
- Saturday, May 14th at 3pm
- Saturday, August 20th at 3pm
- Sunday, September 18th at 3pm
- Saturday, November 12th at 3pm

Scoring
Each skill is scored from 0 to 10 points. In order to advance, students must accumulate a minimum of 80 points out of 100 total points; this equates to an average score of 8 or better on each skill. Any skill scored 0-2 will be an immediate failure, so be sure you review each skill and ask a coach if you have any questions.
SKILLS
SHATSP
Demonstrate your knowledge of the three body positions and three body shapes:
- Straight, hollow, arch
- Tuck, straddle, pike
This skill is worth 20 points, while all other test skills are worth 10 points

BRIDGE KICK OVER
Starting in a bridge position with hands on the ground and feet on the deck, kick over yourself backwards to end standing up on the ground

BACKWARD PK SHOULDER ROLL
Perform a standard backward Parkour shoulder roll on the ground
- Head cannot touch the ground and must be off to the side
- Hands should guide your roll to one side of your head

Back Flip Timer
Demonstrate a backflip timer onto mats, with a backward shoulder roll to finish

Back Flip Timer
Demonstrate a back roll off the 7’ box to port-a-pit mats

Back Flip
Perform a backflip from the deck onto a port-a-pit mat

Cartwheel
Perform a gymnastics-style cartwheel on the ground

Mocaco
Perform a mocaco on the floor

Back HandSpring
Perform a back handspring off the deck onto port-a-pit mats
